Chigwell & Hainault Synagogue

Chigwell, Epping Forest, Essex

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Town of Chigwell

Chigwell (population 12,000) is a suburban town in the the county of Essex in southeast England, situated just to the north of the administrative boundary of Greater London.

Since 1974, it has formed part the local government district of Epping Forest in the county of Essex. From 1933 until 1974, Chigwell was an urban district in the county of Essex (and included parts of Hainault, which in 1974 was transferred to the London Borough of Redbridge)

The Jewish Community

In addition to the Chigwell & Hainault Synagogue (details below), there is also Federation Synagogue in Loughton, at one time known as the Loughton, Chigwell & District Synagogue.

Congregation Data
Name:	Chigwell & Hainault Synagogue
Former Name:	Chigwell Synagogue (until 1968, when the Congregation and Hainault & District Affiliated Synagogue were merged)
Address:	Limes Avenue, Chigwell, Essex IG7 5NT Prior to 1968 met in private house.
Date Formed:	1963
Current Status:	Active
Ritual:	Ashkenazi Orthodox
Affiliation:	Was an affiliated member the United Synagogue from 1965. Following the 1968 merger, the merged congregation continued as an affiliated synagogue of the United Synagogue, but subsequently achieved constituent synagogue status.
Website:	http://www.chigshul.net
Membership Data:	1965 - 48 male seatholders (United Synagogue 1870-1970) 1970 - 220 male seatholders (United Synagogue 1870-1970) 2006 - about 750 members (Congregation's website)
Cemetery Information:	The United Synagogue's Waltham Abbey Cemetery is only some 5 miles from the Synagogue. See also Cemeteries of the United Synagogue.

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